Articles for tag: Barry Lonik, farmland protection, land preservation, Michigan natural areas, Washtenaw County conservation

January 27, 2025

Barry Lonik’s 30-Year Mission to Keep Washtenaw County Green

How a Passion for Conservation Turned Dreams Into Over 10,000 Acres of Protected Land Barry Lonik has been at the forefront of Washtenaw County’s unparalleled land preservation efforts for over 30 years. Lonik started what is now called Legacy Land Conservancy (originally the Potawatomi Community Land Trust) and led that organization for ten years. During ...

August 17, 2024

Doug Marrin

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200-Acre Farm Along Scenic Heritage Trail Permanently Protected

Jansen Farms. Photo: Legacy Land Conservancy. Community News A 200-acre working family farm straddling Washtenaw and Lenawee counties and boasting scenic views along the US-12 Heritage Trail is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Thanks to the commitment of landowner Ron Jansen, Jansen Farms is conserved through a conservation easement, which offers permanent protection ...